Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Historic Mississippi River Cruise

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Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Take a 2 hour, 30 minute cruise down the great Mississippi River aboard the Paddlewheeler Creole Queen. Enjoy a narrated tour with a licensed historian describing 300-years of New Orleans history; from the founding of the city by the LeMoyne Brothers to the tragedy of Hurricane Katrina. During your cruise the vessel will dock at Chalmette Battlefield for a 1-hour excursion. Enjoy a guided tour and talk by a National Park Ranger about the battle of New Orleans, while taking in the sweet breeze and delicate waves along the river. Delight in a cash bar and/or a satisfying Creole lunch option available on the boat while viewing the famous French Quarter and Port of New Orleans from the river .

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

No outside food or beverages are allowed on board.

Bags are checked before boarding the vessel to ensure safety during the cruise.

Subject to favorable weather conditions. If altered or canceled due to poor weather, cruise may remain dockside in the event of unfavorable sailing conditions.

Due to limited capacity, refund requests made less than 24 hours prior to departure will NOT be considered. This includes missing the attraction for any reason. However, your ticket is transferable and valid for up to one year.

The Creole Paddlewheeler is Wheelchair accessible with a weight-restricted mechanical lift. However, the Chalmette Battlefield Park is not wheelchair accessible for handicap passengers at this time.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Local guide

All Fees and Taxes

Restroom on board

1-Hour at Battlefield

Gratuities

Alcohol (Cash Bar)

What To Expect

1

Chalmette Battlefield

Disembark at the site of the 1815 Battle of New Orleans at the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, where you can tour the Chalmette Battlefield including the Malus-Beauregard House and the Chalmette Monument before re-boarding for the return cruise.

45 minutes • Admission Included
2

Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve

Chalmette Battlefield is located in the Jean Lafitte National Park, making it an exciting and special addition to your river cruise!

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Historic Cruise (Meal)

Enjoy an interesting yet relaxing cruise with a delicious Creole-styled lunch and a stop at the Battlefield of New Orleans

Historic Cruise (No Meal)

Enjoy an interesting yet relaxing cruise and a stop at the battlefield of New Orleans

Reviews

4.40

1,808 reviews

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  • Do not buy tickets from Viator!

    Cathy E,

    Aug 2, 2025

    - Viator

    1.00

    Do not order tickets from Viator! You sold me tickets for a time that there were no tours. We had driven an hour with 2 grandchildren to go on the boat tour and there was no tour for the time they sold us tickets for.

  • Great experience, staff...

    Jermaine W,

    Aug 1, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Great experience, staff was friendly and while knowledgeable, great atmosphere, and narrative was awesome.

  • Cruise down to Chalmette.

    Billy M,

    Jul 25, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Wonderful cruise down the Mississippi River to the Chalmette Battlefield (Battle of New Orleans 1815, War of 1812), on the Creole Queen. Charles was our guide and he did a fantastic job with the history and the info about the area. Awesome cruise and they even had free ice water!!

  • Cat

    Catherine D,

    Jul 24, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    The historian had great information. The food for the lunch was just OK but it was delicious. I have never been on a paddle boat so that was really cool.

  • Mississippi River Boat History Tour

    Bruce R,

    Jul 23, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    This tour was very informative and fun. We learned all about the early history of the area including which countries occupied and claimed the area leading up to the Louisiana purchase. We learned about the actual terrain of the area at the time as opposed to the way it looks now. There was also a very in depth story about the way things really were handled during hurricane Katrina. The meal was good as well.

From USD 47

4.40
1,808 reviews